PAN Card Correction / Update Guide

The fee for PAN card correction is ₹110 for Indian address (including dispatch charges). For foreign address, the fee is ₹1,020. This fee is for processing the correction request and dispatching the new PAN card. Payment can be made online through credit/debit card, net banking, or demand draft. The fee is non-refundable even if the correction request is rejected. For online applications, e-PAN is sent free via email, but physical card dispatch charges are included in the fee.

PAN card correction typically takes 15-20 working days for online applications. For offline applications, it may take 4-6 weeks. You can track the status using acknowledgment number on NSDL/UTI websites. e-PAN (digital PAN) is sent via email within a few days of application approval. Physical card delivery depends on postal services. If not received within expected time, contact the respective portal's customer support. Always keep acknowledgment slip until you receive updated PAN card.

Yes, you can correct multiple details in one PAN card correction application. For example, you can correct name, father's name, and date of birth together in a single application. However, you need to provide supporting documents for each correction. The fee remains the same (₹110) regardless of how many corrections you're making. Fill Form 49A carefully mentioning all corrections needed. Attach all required documents. Online portals also allow multiple corrections in single application.

Documents required for PAN card correction: 1) Proof of identity (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID), 2) Proof of address (Aadhaar, passport, utility bill), 3) Proof of existing PAN (PAN card copy), 4) Supporting documents for correction (marriage certificate for name change, birth certificate for DOB correction, etc.), 5) Passport size photograph, 6) Affidavit if required. Documents should be self-attested. For online application, scanned copies need to be uploaded. Original documents are not required to be submitted.

No, your PAN number will NOT change after correction. PAN number is permanent and remains the same for lifetime. Only the details on the PAN card (name, DOB, father's name, photo, signature) will be updated. The 10-digit PAN number remains unchanged. This is important because all your financial transactions, tax records, and investments are linked to this PAN number. You will receive a new physical PAN card with corrected details but same PAN number.